Job 17:3

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

あなた自ら保証人となってください。ほかの誰が わたしの味方をしてくれましょう。

この聖句の意味

Job is speaking to God, asking for a guarantee that God will protect him. He is seeking assurance and a promise from God, wondering if anyone will support him in his struggle.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game and you're afraid you might lose. You ask your friend to promise they'll help you if you need it. Job is asking God to promise to help him when he's in trouble.

歴史的背景

The Book of Job was written around 2000 years before Christ, possibly by Job himself or one of his contemporaries. It was written to explore themes of suffering and faith in a context where the Israelites were grappling with the problem of evil and suffering.

今日への適用

Imagine you're going through a tough time and you're feeling alone. Like Job, you might seek assurance from someone you trust that they'll stand by you. This can be a friend, a family member, or a higher power.

トピック

• faith
• trust
• assurance
• suffering
• hope
• support

関連する聖句

• Psalms 46:1
• Isaiah 41:10
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Matthew 28:20
• Hebrews 13:5

よくある質問

What does Job mean by 'strike hands'?

In Job's time, striking hands was a gesture of making a pact or promise. Job is asking for a similar pledge from God to ensure his protection.

How can I relate to Job's feeling of needing assurance?

When we feel isolated or overwhelmed, we often seek assurance from others or from God that we won't be abandoned in our struggles.

Is Job questioning God's faithfulness?

Job is expressing a deep desire for assurance rather than questioning God. He is seeking confirmation of God's protection in his difficult circumstances.

What can we learn about faith from Job's request?

We learn that it's okay to ask for reassurance in faith, and that faith often involves seeking and receiving assurance from God or others in times of need.